P. J. Bi:rckm.aa\s Co. Avgusta , Georgia 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
LAUROCERASUS, continued 
Laurocerasus Bertini. Foliage very broad; dark green. 
L. Caucasica. Foliage broad, light green. A fine sort. 
L. Colchica. Dark foliage, which is gray-green beneath. 
L. latifolia. Leaves narrow, long and dark green. 
L. Lusitanica (Portugal Laurel). A very distinct variety, with 
numerous glossy green leaves, of compact growth. White 1 
flowers, produced in spring. Not quite so hardy as the other j 
varieties of this species. each 10 
18 to 24 in., from pots.SO 75 $6 00 
12 to 18 in., 4-in. pots. 50 4 00 
L. rotundifolia. Leaves short, broad, light green. 
L. rotundifolia viridis. Foliage short, oblong, dark green. 
L. Versaillensis. Broad foliage. Quite distinct. 
Laurus. Laurel 
Laurus nobilis (Spice, or Apollo’s Laurel). A beautiful ever¬ 
green, with long, narrow, glossy green leaves, which are 
very aromatic, and are used in cooking. 12 to 15 in., from 
4-in. pots, 50 cts. each. 
L. regalis. A variety of Spice, or Apollo’s Laurel. Leaves 
beautifully crimped. A distinct variety. 12 to 15 in., from | 
4-in. pots, 50 cts. each. 
Ligustrum Japonicum. Standards. These trees have 
trained heads, similar to the Standard Bay Trees. Where a 
cheap substitute for the Bay is desired for either tubs or 
open ground, the above-mentioned Standard Privet is most 
desirable, as the plant is perfectly hardy in the South. These 
plants are from open ground, but have been several times 
transplanted, and will be lifted and shipped with a ball of 
earth about the roots. each 
Plants with 4-ft. stems, 30 to 36 in. heads.$3 00 
Plants with 3- to 4-ft. stems, 24 to 30 in. heads. 2 50 
Plants with 3- to 4-ft. stems, 18 to 24 in. heads. 2 00 
L. lucidum. Another form of Japanese Privet. Leaves large, 
thick, ovate-lanceolate, of a very dark shiny green. Plant 
of rather open growth. Attains a height of 20 feet. A very 
handsome plant. Quite hardy. each 10 100 
3 to 4 ft., very bushy.SI 50 
2 to 3 ft., very bushy. 1 00 $8 00 
18 to 24 in., well branched. 50 4 00 $30 00 
L. macrophyllum. An exceedingly rare and beautiful form 
of the Japanese Privet. Leaves of immense size, and of 
intense dark green color. A most distinct and attractive 
variety. each 10 100 
18 to 24 in., strong grafted plants, very 
bushy.Si 00 $8 00 
15 to 18 in., strong grafted plants, bushy. 75 6 66 $50 00 
12 to 15 in., strong grafted plants. 50 4 00 
L. Manda's Golden. Leaves small, center green, beautifully 
margined with golden yellow. A very fine variety. 12 to 15 
in., very bushy, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
L. marginatum aureum (Golden Margined Privet). A vig¬ 
orous-growing variety, with large leaves beautifully mar¬ 
gined with yellow'. Stands the sun wejl. A desirable variety. 
each 10 100 
3 to 4 ft., grafted, very bushy (O. G.). . .SI 00 $8 00 
2 to 3 ft., grafted, heavy (O. G.). 75 6 00 $50 00 
18 to 24 in., grafted, branched (O. G.). 56 4 00 35 00 
Ligustrum. Privet 
Ligustrum Amurense (Amoor River Privet). True. From 
Amoor River. Very rapid and compact grower; foliage 
small. No finer hedge plant is grown. (Sec under head 
of Hedge Plants, page 36.) Plants are also desirable for 
single specimens, or for windbreaks; for latter, plant 8 
to 10 feet apart. Strong, bushy plants, 3 to 4 ft., 25 cts. 
each, $2 for 10, $15 per l6o. 
L. Amurense (Amoor River Privet), Specimens. We 
offer some very fine plants, 5 to 6 feet high, 24 to 30 inches 
in diameter, very bushy and compact, several times trimmed: 
for immediate effect. Either for a large hedge or individual 
specimens, these plants are very desirable. $2 each. 
L. excelsum superbum. A tall-growing form of Japanese 
Privet. Leaves beautifully variegated; stands sun to perfec¬ 
tion; an excellent plant. Most effective for massing. 
each 10 100 
3 to 4 ft., grafted, very bushy.$1 00 $8 00 
2 to 3 ft., grafted, bushy. 7-6 6 00 $50 00 
18 to 24 in., grafted, well branched_ 50 4 00 35 OO 
L. Japonicum (Japanese Privet). A beautiful, broad-leaved 
variety. Foliage dark green, with panicles of white flowers, 
followed by purple berries. Can be grown into a small tree 
and trimmed in pyramidal, standard or other forms. 
each 10 100 
5 to 6 ft., extra heavy (O. G.).$2 00 $17 50 
4 to 5 ft., extra heavy (O. G.). 1 50 12 50 $100 00 
3 to 4 ft., heavy (O. G.). 1 00 8 00 70 00 
2 to 3 ft., well branched (O. G.). 50 4 00 30 00 
Ligustrum Japonicum, Standard 
Laurocerasus Colchica 
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